CCJ 1618 - Criminal Psychology

Institution:

Palm Beach State College

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Description:

Criminal Justice is all about human behavior, and behavioral science has always sought to understand the "criminal mind." This course introduces students to the theory and practice of modern criminal psychology. Students will understand the major theories and models of criminal behavior andthe major classes of psychopathology that are associated with criminal activity. These insights are then applied to the major crime classifications to form an integrative model of criminal psychology. Students will learn how this model is applied to the practical work oflaw enforcement and criminal justice professionalswho investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate crimes involving questions of choice, action, free will, mental status and mental disorder.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.palmbeachstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(561) 967-7222

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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